An established, privately-owned engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to join their team. This company develops and manufactures high-performance propulsion systems for military and commercial aerospace applications, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Position Overview
The Technical Project Engineer will manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring high-quality output within schedule and cost constraints. This cross-functional role supports design and manufacturing tasks while collecting and reporting program status to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Work within an integrated manufacturing and product design team.
Develop discrepancy-free processes by improving work instructions, design intent, and process techniques through data-driven statistical analysis to support full PPAP verification.
Collaborate with quality teams to enhance PPAP processes by implementing lessons learned across the organization.
Ensure on-time product qualification by:
Addressing customer questions regarding product manufacture through the Manufacturing Maturity Assessment (MMA) process.
Developing qualification plans and reports with input from internal and external stakeholders.
Partner closely with project leadership to maintain the project schedule and scope.
Seek cross-functional opportunities to expand knowledge in manufacturing process development, product qualification, design, and testing from a project and systems perspective.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of practical project experience in engineering design, manufacturing, testing, and analysis.
Highly motivated, organized, approachable, natural planner, and decisive.
Ability to summarize and present critical program elements, current status, and future plans.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with NX and Teamcenter.
Excellent time management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed (eligibility required).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in product development with expertise in manufacturing process design, product definition/design, or product testing.
Customer interface experience.
Familiarity with PPAP, statistics, or product quality.
Experience with DoD programs.
Active Secret Clearance.
Onsite 100% (no remote option)
Relocation: Yes
Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids, and alcohol, as policy dictates.